Cattail Pond
Key Takeaway
Cattail Pond is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | CO00738 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
EIGHTOS, LLC (NATE HECKEL)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cattail Pond?
Cattail Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cattail Pond?
Cattail Pond is owned by EIGHTOS, LLC (NATE HECKEL) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cattail Pond built?
Cattail Pond was completed in 1900, making it 126 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cattail Pond?
Cattail Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cattail Pond?
Cattail Pond has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cattail Pond last inspected?
Cattail Pond was last inspected on February 11, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.